Work Idioms
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Meaning: A strong start that puts you well on the way.
Example: Getting the whole team to agree on the plan was half the battle for Mike. Read more ➺
Meaning: start a new job, project, or task at full speed from day one, with energy and results instead of a slow warm-up
Example: Sarah walked into her new office on Monday and hit the ground running, closing two deals before anyone had even learned her name. Read more ➺
Meaning: To succeed at something really tough or unexpected, especially when most people thought you had no chance.
Example: No one gave the underdog team a chance, but they still managed to pull it off and win the final match. Read more ➺
fine words doth butter no parsnips
Meaning: Promises or flattering talk are useless without practical effort.
Example: The manager reminded the team that fine words doth butter no parsnips when they kept discussing plans but never started the work. Read more ➺
Meaning: Money earned regularly with little or no ongoing effort after the initial setup.
Example: She built passive income through online courses that kept selling after launch. Read more ➺
Meaning: To start doing a new activity or job, usually in a skillful way even if new to it.
Example: Would you like to turn your hand to photography this weekend? Read more ➺
Meaning: To remove a person from a position, group, or role by a majority decision through voting.
Example: The board decided to vote out the director after repeated policy violations. Read more ➺
Meaning: A person who performs a small, routine role within a large system and has little power or individuality.
Example: In the massive corporation, Marcus felt like a cog in the wheel, following orders with no influence on decisions. Read more ➺
Meaning: Done or operated with very little money.
Example: The nonprofit organization was run on a shoestring, depending heavily on donations and volunteers. Read more ➺
Meaning: Difficult and slow to make progress, requiring sustained effort or patience.
Example: Negotiations over the contract were heavy going, with little progress after hours of discussion. Read more ➺
